Obituaries

Mary Juanita Smith Gatch

Dec 29, 1944 - Jul 7, 2026

Mary Juanita Smith Gatch, 81, of Charleston, SC, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Harmony at West Ashley in Charleston, South Carolina.The family will receive friends between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC. A Memorial…

Linda Duncan Whitley

Apr 25, 1949 - Jul 4, 2026

Linda Duncan Whitley, 77, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 4, 2026. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel.Linda was born April 25, 1949, in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late William James Duncan and the late Joan Dougher Duncan. Linda was a long-time resident of St. Petersburg,…

Norris Jennings Ward

Sep 5, 1927 - Jul 3, 2026

Mt. Pleasant, SC - Norris Jennings Ward, affectionately called “Pop”, died peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 98, surrounded by his adoring family. He left this life one day shy of the 77th wedding anniversary he would have celebrated with his beloved wife, Gwendolyn Romelle Barrineau Ward. Together, they built a…

Irma Meagher Vose

Feb 23, 1936 - Jul 3, 2026

Irma Meagher Vose, aged 90, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Johns Island, South Carolina. A devoted wife, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Edmond Vose.Born on February 23, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, Irma was the cherished daughter of John Frank Meagher and Mamie Patrick Meagher. She dedicated her…

Kurt Rodney Blackwelder

Nov 15, 1954 - Jul 3, 2026

Kurt Rodney Blackwelder, 71, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time…

Catherine "Kitty" Price Wright

Dec 24, 1945 - Jul 1, 2026

Kitty Price Wright - December 24, 1945 - July 1, 2026Catherine “Kitty” Price Wright, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and active community member, passed away on July 1, 2026, in Summerville, South Carolina.Born on Christmas Eve in 1945 in Salisbury, North Carolina, Kitty was a woman who cherished family traditions, the holiday season, and…

George Pinion

Sep 2, 1954 - Jul 1, 2026

George Pinion, 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, on Daniel Island, South Carolina. Born and raised in Matthews, North Carolina, George was the beloved husband of Jody Pinion, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, and family.George was a dedicated businessman who spent over 50 years working throughout the Southeast…

Pamela Joan Mackinem

May 15, 1935 - Jul 1, 2026

Pamela Joan Mackinem, 91, of North Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Walter Alfred Mackinem entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 1, 2026. A private service will be held for the family. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel.Pamela was born May 15, 1935 in New York, New York, daughter of the late…

Julie Ann Lipovsky

Oct 17, 1959 - Jul 1, 2026

Dr. Julie Lipovsky was born on October 17, 1959 in New City, New York and passed away in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on July 1, 2026. She was an avid athlete throughout her life. Julie earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at the University of Florida. Her time in Gainesville started her…

Jo Ann Amole

Jun 2, 1955 - Jun 30, 2026

Jo Ann Amole, 71, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Her memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.Jo Ann was born…